Matthew 17:10

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And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?

Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

if you’re willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come.

When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling for Elijah!”

Look, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome Day of the Lord comes.

Then they began to question Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

“What then?” they asked him. “Are you Elijah?”

“I am not,” he said.

“Are you the Prophet?”

“No,” he answered.

Then they began to question Him, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”

some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen.